From career goals and club appearances to international caps and cricket centuries, Nigerian sportsmen have reached significant landmarks across different competitions in 2026, PETER AKINBO writes
Tolu Arokodare…Photo Credit: Pulse Sports/ ImagoTolu Arokodare (Ajax)
Arokodare scored his 100th career goal in Ajax’s 2-0 victory over Atalanta in the UEFA Conference League on October 22.
The Nigerian striker came off the bench to break the deadlock before Abdellah Ouazane added a second in stoppage time.
Arokodare celebrated the achievement on social media, thanking God and those who had supported him throughout his career. His goals have come across several countries, including Latvia, France, Belgium, England and the Netherlands.
Ademola Lookman (Atlético Madrid)
Lookman scored his 100th career goal on his Atletico Madrid debut, helping the Spanish side thrash Real Betis 5-0 in the Copa del Rey quarter-final in February.
The forward, who joined Atletico from Atalanta during the winter transfer
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